Looking for a battery powered WiFi Arlo alternative.

[narutokaya]

I have 4 Arlo Pro 2 cameras. I have been extremely happy with my current setup but Arlo is now requiring a subscription for almost all of their features. It appears video recording and cloud storage is going away. I do have a USB plugged into my Base Station but I won't be able to view those recordings without pulling out the USB and plugging it into my computer. I loved being able to use the app and see when someone was on my property or if a package was delivered etc. Money is super tight for me and I don't want to pay for a subscription. I was happy with what I had.

What alternatives are out there? I'd like to try and keep a wireless setup. My current cameras all run off a battery and transmit the data over WiFi. I charge them every 2-3 months and that has worked well for me. I'd like to try and keep a similar setup. Where my cameras are located, there's a couple where it's very hard to run cables in the attic. That's why I went wireless when I got my current system. I know running a powered setup is the most optimal but I just don't think that's in the cards.

[jguerdat]

Legacy cameras still have the free 7 day plan and there's been no announcement that it's going away. I understand that those cameras have been placed in a trial subscription (likely to try to get you to purchase one) but when that expires you should still have that same free plan.Are you saying you see something else which makes you think you would need a plan?

[jguerdat · Accepted solution]

Legacy cameras still have the free 7 day plan and there's been no announcement that it's going away. I understand that those cameras have been placed in a trial subscription (likely to try to get you to purchase one) but when that expires you should still have that same free plan.Are you saying you see something else which makes you think you would need a plan?